As Seen In: Where Barbaro Mojo Cuban Hot Sauce Has Been Featured
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Since we launched Barbaro Mojo in Miami, our award-winning Cuban hot sauces have been featured in national magazines, local Miami press, top hot sauce competitions, podcasts, and food blogs across the country. This page is a running record of where the brand has appeared, and why chefs, critics, festival judges, and everyday fans keep coming back to our mojo-based Cuban hot sauce line.
Every mention below is real press. If you've landed on this page from a podcast sponsorship, an award listing, or a magazine article, welcome. Browse our award-winning Cuban hot sauces, our curated gift packs (20% off), or our full product collection.
Awards & Recognition
Barbaro Mojo's Cuban hot sauce line has been recognized by the world's leading fiery food competitions. Our sauces are judged alongside thousands of entries by professional chefs, food critics, and chileheads, and our awards page at barbaromojo.com/pages/awards has the complete list.
- 2024 International Flavor Awards, 1st Place, Best Latin Hot Sauce: El Havanero Cuban Hot Sauce took top honors in October 2024 for its balance of habanero heat, tomato richness, and traditional Cuban mojo foundation.
- 2024 Fiery Food's Challenge, Best Hot Sauce, Mild Category (Golden Chile): Jalabáo won the Golden Chile at the 27th Fiery Food's Challenge in May 2024.
- 2024 Fiery Food's Challenge, Best Latin Style Hot Sauce, Mild/Medium: Jalabáo earned a rare double-award at the same competition.
- Atlanta Hot Sauce Fest 2024: Our limited-edition Matanza Cuban Hot Sauce was featured at HotSauceFestATL's 2024 results listing.
- Scovie Award winner and Golden Chile Award winner, recognition from two of the most prestigious fiery food competitions in the industry.
Press & Magazine Features
Miami New Times
Miami's leading alternative weekly featured Barbaro Mojo in its food-and-drink coverage of South Florida's specialty food scene. Miami New Times has been a trusted voice on Miami food culture for decades, and being part of that coverage means a lot to us as a Miami-born brand.
Refinery29 Shop
National lifestyle publication Refinery29 featured our 4-Pack Cuban Hot Sauce Gift Pack in their curated shop recommendations, showcasing Barbaro Mojo alongside other premium specialty food brands.
VoyageMIA Interview
VoyageMIA published a long-form interview with our founder about the origins of Barbaro Mojo, the meaning of "bárbaro" in Cuban slang, and why we built our hot sauces on mojo criollo instead of vinegar. Read more about the meaning of bárbaro →
ShoutOut Miami
ShoutOut Miami profiled founder Mario Kevin Cruz in their "Meet the Miami Hot Sauce Brand" series, covering the journey from backyard pepper plants to national award-winner.
CanvasRebel
CanvasRebel's "Meet Mario Cruz" feature dove into the creative and entrepreneurial side of building a Cuban hot sauce brand from scratch in South Florida.
MusicMecca
MusicMecca included Bárbaro Mojo in their feature on spice enthusiasts and up-and-coming hot sauce producers.
Podcast Appearances & Sponsorships
Barbaro Mojo has sponsored and appeared on a growing list of podcasts, from tech industry favorites to dedicated hot sauce shows. If you heard us on a podcast, use the code DevOps25 at checkout for 25% off your first order: claim your discount.
- DevOps Paradox, We've been a returning sponsor of the DevOps Paradox podcast. Listen to the episode "How to Become a Speaker" to hear the full sponsor read.
- Pero Let Me Tell You, Episode 309 of this popular Miami/Cuban culture podcast featured a conversation about Miami's food renaissance.
- The Heat Source Podcast, Featured episode on hot sauce brands worth watching.
Food Blogs, Reviews & Recipe Collabs
Abuela's Counter
Abuela's Counter, a leading Cuban-American food blog, featured our Best Day Ever Cuban Hot Sauce in their article on cooking with hot sauce, highlighting it as a perfect balance of mango-habanero sweetness and Cuban spice.
Tasting the Heat
Tasting the Heat published a full review of our Jalabáo Cuban Hot Sauce, walking through the flavor profile, heat level, and recommended pairings.
Beauty Cooks Kisses
Beauty Cooks Kisses wrote about why Cuban hot sauce is worth seeking out, and featured Barbaro Mojo as a top pick.
Industry Partnerships & Trade Shows
Maker Faire Miami
Barbaro Mojo is a proud sponsor of Maker Faire Miami, the annual celebration of makers, creators, and small-batch craft producers across South Florida. Maker Faire's mission of championing independent creators aligns perfectly with our small-batch, handcrafted approach to Cuban hot sauce.
Fiery Foods Show
We're a recurring exhibitor at the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show, one of the largest gatherings of hot sauce producers, judges, and enthusiasts in North America.
Why the Press Matters
Every press mention, award, and podcast feature reinforces what we've said since day one: Barbaro Mojo isn't just another vinegar-based hot sauce. It's the first Cuban hot sauce line built entirely on mojo criollo, the centuries-old Cuban blend of garlic, citrus, and spices. That authenticity is why chefs, food critics, and competition judges take us seriously. And why Cuban-Americans across the country keep telling us our sauces "taste like home."
Taste What the Critics Are Talking About
If you've arrived here from a podcast, a magazine article, or a hot sauce competition listing, thank you. Here's where to start:
- Not sure where to start? Try our Cuban Hot Sauce 4-Pack, save 20% and get one of each core flavor.
- Love award-winning flavor? Shop our Award-Winning Cuban Hot Sauces collection.
- Looking for a gift? Our Holiday Gift Bundles and curated gift packs ship nationwide.
- Heard us on DevOps Paradox? Use code DevOps25, apply 25% off your first order.
Are you press, a podcast host, or a food blogger who wants to feature Barbaro Mojo? Get in touch, or check out our press kit for high-resolution images, founder bio, and brand assets.